WICOR

AVID’s proven learning support structure incorporates teaching and learning methodologies in the critical areas of Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR). WICOR provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels (scaffolding) within developmental, general education, and discipline-based curricula.

Examples of Evidence Sources and Resources (Indicators 1-15)

⭐Classroom observations of teachers, tutors, and students using organizational strategies

⭐Students’ focused notes, binders/eBinders, and portfolios

⭐Student work samples demonstrating AVID strategies

⭐Use of AVID strategies included in the AVID Library

⭐Use of AVID Critical Reading curriculum

⭐Evidence of community service or service learning projects

⭐Use of time management skills (e.g., keeping agendas and planning calendars)

⭐Evaluations of professional learning related to WICOR

⭐Observations of effective WICOR strategies used in classes

⭐Peer tutoring/advising

⭐Videos of students’ presentations and academic work

⭐Lesson plans from AVID Elective, Site Team, and school teachers

⭐Use of AVID Focused Note-Taking curriculum

⭐Use of AVID Elective Weeks at a Glance

⭐A selection of students’ timed-writing essays

Indicator 1: Learning Through Writing

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Indicator 2: Writing Process

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Indicator 3: Focused Note-Taking

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Indicator 4: Higher-Level Thinking

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Indicator 5: Structures for Inquiry

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Indicator 6: Access Digital Information

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Indicator 7: Technology as a Tool for Collaboration

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Indicator 8: Structures for Collaboration

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Indicator 9: Tutorials and Collaborative Study Groups

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Indicator 10: Leadership Skills

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Indicator 11: Organizational Methods (Goal-Setting)

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Indicator 12: AVID Organizational Tools

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Indicator 13: Arrive Prepared with Course Materials

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Indicator 14: Critical Reading Process

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Indicator 15: WICOR Strategies

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